folate (fÅËÂ·lÄt), n a B vitamin that is present in leafy green vegetables, dry peas and beans, and fortified breads and cereals. Folate deficiency may increase the risk of certain cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and certain birth defects, such as neural tube defects.
World's oldest twins are 102-year-old Scottish sisters, says Guinness World Records. Twins Evelyn (left) and Edith (right) celebrate their 102 birthday. Guinness World Records has declared the pair from Scotland the world's oldest twins.
Eng & Chang Bunker: The Siamese Twins. Conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker were born in Siam in 1811. Although joined at the chest, they lived long and active lives and became known worldwide as the âSiamese Twins. â After an extensive career of lecturing and touring, they settled down with their families in rural North Carolina. Browse by Subject.